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Tristan Stubbs Backed as South Africa's Test No. 3 for Batting and Presence

Tristan Stubbs, a rising star in South African cricket, has been entrusted with the crucial role of Test No. 3 by coach Shukri Conrad. Despite his limited experience, Conrad believes Stubbs possesses the ideal combination of batting prowess and intimidating presence for the position. Conrad, who holds the sole responsibility

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Seasoned Tamil Nadu Batter Baba Aparajith to Join Kerala

Seasoned Tamil Nadu batter Baba Aparajith is set to don the Kerala jersey, as confirmed by The Hindu. The 30-year-old has been released by Tamil Nadu and is expected to join Kerala shortly. Aparajith, who has amassed 4571 runs in 90 First Class matches, including 11 centuries, was not selected

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Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, and Chamari Athapaththu Nominated for ICC Women's Player of the Month Award

Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, and Chamari Athapaththu have been nominated for the ICC Women's Player of the Month award for July 2024. Smriti Mandhana, India's vice-captain, is aiming for back-to-back success after winning the award in June. In July, she scored 273 runs in T20Is at

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Afghanistan's Rahmanullah Gurbaz Signs for Pretoria Capitals in SA20 2025

Pretoria Capitals, the South African franchise in the SA20 league, have bolstered their squad for the 2025 season by signing Afghanistan's explosive wicketkeeper-batter Rahmanullah Gurbaz. The 22-year-old will reunite with Jonathan Trott, who was recently appointed as Capitals' head coach after guiding Afghanistan to their maiden World

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Sundar, Atkinson, Cassell Nominated for ICC Player of the Month Award

Washington Sundar, the Indian all-rounder, has been nominated for the ICC Player of the Month Award for July, alongside England's Gus Atkinson and Scotland's Charlie Cassell. Sundar's nomination is a testament to his recent performances, which have seen him establish himself as a key

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Imraan Khan Appointed as Batting Lead at Cricket South Africa

Imraan Khan, a former Test cricketer and successful provincial coach, has been appointed as the new batting lead at Cricket South Africa (CSA). This significant move marks a new chapter in Khan's coaching career and is expected to have a positive impact on South African cricket. Khan, who

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Rohit Sharma Surpasses Dravid, Becomes India's Fourth-Highest ODI Run-Getter

Indian skipper Rohit Sharma has cemented his status as one of the greatest ODI batsmen of all time, surpassing Rahul Dravid to become India's fourth-highest run-getter in the format. In the second ODI against Sri Lanka, Rohit notched up another half-century, continuing his dominant run in the 50-over

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PCB Unveils Major Domestic Cricket Overhaul with New Champions Tournaments

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has unveiled a comprehensive overhaul of its domestic cricket structure, introducing three new competitions and significantly enhancing player contracts and match fees. The ambitious plan aims to bridge the gap between domestic and international cricket and elevate Pakistan's standing in the global cricketing

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Rahul Dravid Graces TNPL Final, Shares Fond Memories of Chepauk

Rahul Dravid, the former head coach of Team India, recently attended the Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL) 2024 final between Lyca Kovai Kings and Dindigul Dragons at the iconic MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. Dravid, who guided India to a historic T20 World Cup triumph in 2023, was warmly welcomed

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India's Tied ODI Against Sri Lanka: Super Over Controversy

India's Tied ODI Against Sri Lanka: Why No Super Over? The Indian cricket team's recent tied ODI against Sri Lanka has raised questions about the absence of a Super Over. Despite the scores being level at the end of regulation play, the match was declared a

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Iyer's Stunning Run Out Seals India's Victory in Second ODI Against Sri Lanka

India's Stunning Run Out Seals Victory in Second ODI Against Sri Lanka In a thrilling encounter at Colombo's R. Premadasa Stadium, India's Shreyas Iyer pulled off a remarkable run out to secure a 32-run victory over Sri Lanka in the second ODI. The hosts

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Dalyan's Unconventional Catch Stuns in ECS Bulgaria T10

Kursad Dalyan's Unconventional Catch Stuns in ECS Bulgaria T10 In a thrilling encounter at the National Sports Academy Vasil Levski on Saturday, Kursad Dalyan of Afyonkarahisar SHS showcased an extraordinary fielding display that left spectators and teammates in awe. Afyonkarahisar SHS, after winning the toss, set a challenging

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Kohli's Controversial LBW Review Divides Opinion in India-Sri Lanka ODI

Kohli's Controversial LBW Review Sparks Debate in India-Sri Lanka ODI During the second ODI between India and Sri Lanka at R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Sunday, a contentious LBW review involving Virat Kohli ignited a heated debate. In the final delivery of the 15th over, Akila Dananjaya&

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Rohit Sharma's Hilarious Antics Lighten Up India's ODI Win

India's skipper Rohit Sharma has once again captured the spotlight with his antics on the field. This time, it was not a witty remark caught on the stump mic, but a humorous act that left everyone in stitches. During the second ODI against Sri Lanka in Colombo, Washington

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India's ODI Loss to Sri Lanka: Conditions and Sri Lanka's Tenacity Prove Challenging

India's recent loss to Sri Lanka in the second ODI has raised eyebrows, but assistant coach Abhishek Nayar attributes it to the challenging conditions and Sri Lanka's impressive performance. The pitch's significant turn made even less-skilled spin bowlers a threat, Nayar noted. Sri Lanka&

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Dindigul Dragons Crowned TNPL Champions, Ashwin Leads Triumph

Dindigul Dragons Triumph in TNPL Final, Led by Ashwin's Heroics In a thrilling climax to the Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL), Dindigul Dragons emerged victorious, claiming their maiden title with a six-wicket triumph over defending champions Lyca Kovai Kings. The final, held in Chennai on Sunday, witnessed a

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Leicestershire Foxes Edge Sussex Sharks in High-Scoring Thriller

Leicestershire Foxes continued their impressive run in the Metro Bank One-Day Cup, securing a thrilling 10-run victory over Sussex Sharks at Hove. The Foxes' total of 363 for 7 proved just enough to hold off a valiant Sussex chase that fell just short. Australia's Peter Handscomb led

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Derbyshire Clinch Thrilling One-Wicket Win Over Somerset in Metro Bank One-Day Cup

Derbyshire's Anuj Dal played a pivotal role in their thrilling one-wicket victory over Somerset in the Metro Bank One-Day Cup at Taunton. Dal's brilliant century (115 off 75 balls) propelled Derbyshire to a hard-fought win, securing their position as Group A leaders. Somerset had set a

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Northern Superchargers Triumph in Northern Derby, Defeating Manchester Originals

Northern Superchargers emerged victorious in the highly anticipated northern derby of The Hundred, defeating Manchester Originals by a comfortable margin of 46 runs. The home side secured their second win in four matches, delighting the record-breaking crowd of 11,061 at Headingley. Manchester Originals, after winning the toss, opted to

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Ben Morris Stars as Glamorgan Maintain Perfect Record in One-Day Cup

Glamorgan's Ben Morris made a resounding debut in the Metro Bank One-Day Cup, claiming three wickets to help his team defeat Essex by 32 runs. The 20-year-old seamer's performance was crucial in restricting Essex to 251, despite a valiant last-wicket stand of 68 between Ben Allison

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Slater's Record-Breaking Ton, Lord's Five-Wicket Haul Power Notts to Victory

Nottinghamshire Outlaws' Ben Slater and Rob Lord starred in a dominant performance against Surrey in the Metro Bank One-Day Cup. Slater's blistering 164 and Lord's impressive 5 for 45 led Notts to a commanding 107-run victory. Slater, taking advantage of Guildford's short boundaries,

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Barnard's All-Round Brilliance Powers Warwickshire to Five-Match Winning Streak

Warwickshire's Ed Barnard starred with both bat and ball as they extended their winning streak in the Metro Bank One-Day Cup to five matches with a six-wicket victory over Gloucestershire at Bristol's Seat Unique Stadium. Barnard's all-round brilliance was on full display as he

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Hampshire Crush Lancashire with Organ's Batting and Wheal-Turner Bowling Masterclass

Hampshire's Felix Organ played a pivotal role in their 71-run victory over Lancashire in the Metro Bank One Day Cup. Organ's unbeaten 74 off 57 balls and the devastating bowling performances of Brad Wheal and John Turner propelled Hampshire to a commanding win. Hampshire's

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Vandersay's Six-Wicket Haul Powers Sri Lanka to ODI Victory Over India

Sri Lanka's Jeffrey Vandersay emerged as the hero in the second ODI against India, leading his team to a remarkable 32-run victory in Colombo. Vandersay's exceptional six-wicket haul for just 33 runs dismantled the Indian batting lineup, giving Sri Lanka a 1-0 lead in the three-match

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Northamptonshire Crush Worcestershire by 130 Runs in One-Day Cup Clash

Northamptonshire's seamers dominated Worcestershire's top order, setting up a comprehensive 130-run victory in the Metro Bank One-Day Cup clash at Wantage Road. Chasing 296, Worcestershire slumped to 34 for 5, with Justin Broad claiming three wickets and Jack White bagging two. Tom Taylor threatened a repeat